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To champ Robert Emerson, Stots is no more than a ‘wrestler who’s a southpaw’ with a ‘padded record’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 22:47:33 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , Videos As confident as a fighter may be that they’ll prove victorious in a certain appointment, they’ll usually have a few observations – whether they mean it or not – about the dangers their opponent may offer. That doesn’t seem to be the case, at least this time, when it comes to Victory FC two-division champ Robert Emerson (18-11). Set to defend his 135-pound belt at tonight’s Victory FC 56 headliner, the UFC and Bellator veteran doesn’t seem particularly intrigued by what the undefeated Roufusport prospect Raufeon Stots (7-0) has to offer. “I see a wrestler who’s a southpaw, and that’s it,” Emerson told MMAjunkie ahead of tonight’s event, which streams on UFC Fight Pass from Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb

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To champ Robert Emerson, Stots is no more than a ‘wrestler who’s a southpaw’ with a ‘padded record’ – MMA Junkie

How do you get more finishes in MMA? Victory FC boss says it’s simple: Pay for them

BAD MMA News — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:57:44 +0000

While MMA is often referred to as “human chess” due to the complexities of movements seen in the cage, at its core, the sport is unquestionably about the moments that bring fans to their feet. Whether it’s the big knockout punch that even the most casual of fan can understand, or a slick submission hold that forces a fighter to choose between tap and snap, finishes are what makes fans happy to fork over their hard-earned cash to watch a night of competitive prizefighting. So how can a promoter ensure he’s maximizing his chances of getting as many finishes as possible on any given night? Well, short of booking uncompetitive squash matches – which isn’t exactly a strong longterm plan – Victory FC owner Ryan Stoddard said he’s figured it out. He’s forking over his hard-earned cash to reward fighters who put away their opponent inside the distance. “For me, what I believe is going to give you the best entertainment, the best TV – and more importantly, prepare athletes in the best possible way for a future in the UFC – is you get them to understand and be motivated to go out and finish that fight, not necessarily just get the win,” Stoddard told MMAjunkie

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Emerson-Stots, Holdorf-Villefort title fights headline Victory FC 56 in Omaha on April 14

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:50:16 +0000

A pair of title fights will top the bill when Victory FC returns to Nebraska next month for Victory FC 56. In the main event, two-division champion Robert Emerson (19-11) will put his bantamweight title up for grabs against Raufeon Stots (7-0). And in the co-feature, new welterweight champ Kassius Holdorf (8-3) makes his first title defense when he takes on UFC veteran Yuri Villefort (9-5)

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Victory FC 54 results: Holdorf and Emerson take titles, Roberts retires

BAD MMA News — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 07:14:42 +0000

Kassius Holdorf (9-3) was out for revenge against Maki Pitolo (8-3) at Victory FC 54’s headlining affair. And, after a thunderous knockout in the early seconds of the second round, he managed to not only avenge a loss but also take the promotion’s 170-pound belt in the process.

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Victory FC 51 results: Robert Emerson, Mike Rhodes claim vacant belts with stoppage wins

BAD MMA News — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 05:05:31 +0000

Robert Emerson For the first time in more than a decade as a professional fighter, Robert Emerson claimed an organizational championship when he defeated Shawn West to capture the vacant Victory FC bantamweight title in Friday’s Victory FC 51 main event. Emerson (17-11) put his veteran savvy to work against a more inexperienced foe in West (12-7) in the UFC Fight Pass-streamed headliner at Buccaneer Arena in De Moines, Iowa. He mixed up his striking and grappling attacks in the first round to wear his opponent down and set up the rear-naked choke finish at the 1:30 mark of round 2. Despite experiencing a popped cauliflower ear in the first round that splatted blood across his face, Emerson continued to press the action in the 135-pound championship contest. He eventually got on top of West and into mount, forcing his opponent to give up his back and open up for the fight-ending choke.

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Victory FC 51 results: Robert Emerson, Mike Rhodes claim vacant belts with stoppage wins – MMA Junkie